Morton Grove, IL vs New Lenox, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Morton Grove leads in walk score (60 vs 24). New Lenox leads in median household income ($129,797 vs $102,940). Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morton Grove, IL | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#299) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 24,131 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $454,132 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $102,940 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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